Bible Studies

For inquiries or questions contact Chad Grube, Associate Director of Faith Formation. [email protected] or 765-865-9964  ext 204.

Dear Fellow Parishioners in Christ,

We have many different Bible Study options and styles available depending upon your own preferences. I have detailed them below.  If you would like to start participating in any of these or have any additional questions, please send them my way.  You are also more than welcome to join a study that is already in session and no prior attendance at previous studies is required.

NOTE:  The parish owns all the materials from previous Ascension Press studies; so arrangements can be made for anyone who wishes to go back to any of those. Also, whenever someone purchase one of the Ascension Press workbooks, he/she also has access to digital streaming of that series during the entire study and often for a short while after, too.

MONDAYS: Pastorate-wide study with the pastor. This year we are working through Romans.

Begins on Monday, August 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Parish Hall at Saint Patrick. You do not have to come every week, and are welcome to come any week you are able. Keep an eye out in the bulletin or Flocknote for weeks this study does not meet!

Led by Fr. Shocklee

Location:

All studies in August, October & December - St. Joan of Arc (in Room #342)

All studies in September & November - St. Patrick (Parish Hall)

Completely free of charge.  Just bring your Bible (whatever translation you prefer). Bring a snack to share.

TUESDAYS: Gospel of Mark (using Ignatius Press materials)
Begins on Tuesday, September 16 from 9-10:30 am in the OLP Room in the Admin Building at Saint Patrick.
Contact Diane Blankenberger for more info:  [email protected].

Format: Read chapter of the Bible and the accompanying notes aloud.. Then together, answer questions for understanding and application that are included in the workbook (which point you to the verses where you'll find the answer)..

Optional workbook available for purchase for $12.50. Contact Chad Grube @ [email protected] to order.

Previous Studies:  Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of John, & Gospel of Matthew.

WEDNESDAYS: A men's study that begins after current study ends from 6:20-7:45 am (but new members welcome to join men's group anytime)

Takes place on the Saint John Paul II Terrace at SJA.

Generally meets year round.

Liason is Bill Spelman.

Format:  Reflection on Sunday readings as well going through the workbook.

Optional workbook available for purchase for $12.50. Contact Chad Grube @ [email protected] to order.

THURSDAYS: The Bible Timeline (using Ascension Press materials)
See Ascension Press studies at:  https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-studies).

Begins on June 19, 2025 (but can join any time!) from 6:30-8:00 pm in the OLP Room in the Admin Building at Saint Patrick.

Liason is Jonny Polk

FRIDAYS: Gospel of Luke (using Ascension Press materials)
Begins on Friday, September 5 from 9:00-11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc in the St. Thomas Aquinas Room (#342).
Liason is Ellen Hawes

Format:   Watch a 30-45 minute engaging video about the content, presented by experts. Then have a group discussion to discuss follow-up questions provided in the workbook.

Optional workbook available for purchase for $31.00, $16.00 for extra books. 
Optional access to digital content for $7.00. Contact Chad Grube @ [email protected] to order.

Previous Studies:  Oremus, A Biblical Walk through the Mass, Mary:  A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, Acts of the Apostles, The Bible Timeline, The Gospel of John, Psalms, The Book of Revelations, Wisdom, Galatians, Exodus, EPIC--A Journey through Church History, Romans, First Corinthians, No Greater Love, James, Hebrews, Ephesians, The Prophets, What We Believe, Book Study on Brant Pitre's Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, 

Future Studies:  The Acts of the Apostles (using Ascension Press materials-starts November)